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BMW Z3

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T890 DLOMOT history

T890 DLO is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,600 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 DLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
Z3
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T890 DLO was last recorded at 157,600 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,719 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,600 miles
  • 2024 – 156,719 miles
  • 2023 – 153,562 miles
  • 2022 – 150,387 miles
  • 2021 – 147,089 miles
  • 2020 – 143,458 miles
  • 2019 – 141,219 miles
  • 2018 – 138,281 miles
  • 2017 – 138,064 miles
  • 2016 – 137,354 miles
  • 2015 – 135,131 miles
  • 2014 – 132,438 miles
  • 2013 – 111,525 miles
  • 2012 – 101,633 miles
  • 2011 – 96,306 miles
  • 2009 – 90,771 miles
  • 2008 – 90,445 miles
  • 2007 – 79,636 miles
  • 2006 – 79,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Under trays to full length of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,600 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,600 miles
    Test number
    539688887998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass156,719 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,719 miles
    Test number
    513909380743
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,562 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,562 miles
    Test number
    436893874114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass150,387 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,387 miles
    Test number
    634140319250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass147,089 miles (+3,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    147,089 miles
    Test number
    104992624669
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,458 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,458 miles
    Test number
    725234797185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    571899248010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,219 miles (+2,938)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,219 miles
    Test number
    870770903719
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass138,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    378047269321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,281 miles (+217)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    537117004569
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass138,064 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,064 miles
    Test number
    559514615076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,354 miles (+2,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,354 miles
    Test number
    318256371554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,131 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,131 miles
    Test number
    260421920084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays to full length of vehicle

  14. Fail135,122 miles (+2,684)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    212840410028
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays to full length of vehicle

  15. Pass132,438 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,438 miles
    Test number
    945533554373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,272 miles (+18,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,272 miles
    Test number
    608935684065
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass111,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,525 miles
    Test number
    107735313444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail111,525 miles (+9,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,525 miles
    Test number
    655925513065
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass101,633 miles (+5,327)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    101,633 miles
    Test number
    635246412085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteCam cover gasked leak oil.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre centre tread wearing thin.

  20. Pass96,306 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    96,306 miles
    Test number
    166067801090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,771 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    90,771 miles
    Test number
    390412659256
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass90,445 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    930256108264
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low 2mm

  23. Fail90,445 miles (+10,809)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    184195708292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre low inner edge
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joints
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low 2mm

  24. Pass79,636 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    79,636 miles
    Test number
    101066347248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,358 miles
    Test number
    771801796123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T890 DLO

Does T890 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T890 DLO is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T890 DLO?
The MOT on T890 DLO is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T890 DLO done?
T890 DLO was recorded at 157,600 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has T890 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 DLO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T890 DLO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T890 DLO find?
T890 DLO passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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